Join us for a one-hour informative session designed especially for journalists. The Census Bureau is home to a variety of data tools and resources, all readily available and free to the public.
Knowing which data tools to use and the data to extract will benefit journalists in preparation of factual and statistically accurate stories, whether referencing national data or hyperlocal figures.
Whether searching for a single statistic, data sets, or trends over time, you’ll discover which data tools will yield the statistical information you seek when writing to appeal to an exacting audience.
In this session, you will learn about:
- Census Quick Facts and the easy-use-platform to quickly find and download data, tables, and visualizations right into your stories
- Data.census.gov and how to access socio, economic, and demographic data and extract into a variety of formats for your audience
- The Census Business Builder to support stories on business trends, economic development, and local commerce
- How to cite US Census Bureau information and data
*Note: There are no data releases associated with this training.
Presented by Joe Quartullo, Data Dissemination Specialist, and Susan Licate, MBA, Media Specialist, US Census Bureau, Philadelphia Regional Census Center
About the Presenters
Joe Quartullo has been employed by the Census Bureau since the late 20th Century, having held positions as Geographic Specialist, Survey Statistician, Program Coordinator and Area Manager. Currently, as a Data Dissemination Specialist, Joe promotes the use of census data to anyone with an interest or a need to work with this valuable information including media, community organizations, municipal officials, chambers of commerce, librarians, students, and entrepreneurs. He is available for complimentary presentations and hands-on data workshops.
Susan Licate serves as the Media and Partnership Specialist and Congressional Liaison for the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Philadelphia Region, a position she has held since early 2019.
She is responsible for media relations across the region’s eight states plus Washington D.C. and serves as a spokesperson for both regional and national events. Additionally, Susan manages a partnership portfolio of elected officials, local governments, organizations, and business leaders to ensure awareness, participation, and engagement for the Bureau’s 130 surveys and programs.
Susan’s career spans over 25 years leading and advising agencies, companies and non-profit organizations with their management, communications, and public relations needs.